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University of Florida entomology professor Jeffrey Bloomquist was recently honored with the American Chemical Society International Award for Research in Agrochemicals, an award that recognizes a lifetime of achievement in agrochemical research. Bloomquist studies how to develop novel insecticides and repellents to help control disease-transmitting arthropods, especially mosquitoes, with implications for improving human health, according to a release from UF/IFAS. “It is indeed an honor to be included in such distinguished company,” said Bloomquist, who’s also affiliated with the UF… Read More »

Two Alachua County educators were among eight educators recognized recently by Governor Rick Scott with the Governor’s Shine Award, presented to teachers and administrators in Florida who make significant contributions to the field of education. And, in recognition of Blindness Awareness Month, five of the educators honored teach visually impaired students. Scott said via a press release, “I am proud to present these eight educators with the Governor’s Shine Award today and recognize their incredible work. These great educators represent… Read More »

Four local students were recently named semifinalists in the 2017 Broadcom MASTERS competition, considered one of the most prestigious STEM, science, technology, engineering and math fields competition for middle school students, according to a release from the Alachua County School District. The competition is sponsored annually by the Broadcom Foundation and Society for Science and the Public. The students are: Anjana Balachandar and Janani Kumaran, both 8th graders at Lincoln Middle School, and James Cohan and Jad Helmy, both 9th… Read More »

Nan-Yao Su, a globally recognized entomologist who invented the technology behind the termite-baiting system Sentricon®, has won a University of Florida Foundation Term Professorship. With the honor, Su received $25,000, which he can use during the next three years for research in his laboratory at the UF/IFAS Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center. Su is one of just two faculty members from UF to be awarded this year’s honor by the UF provost’s office, according to a release from UF/IFAS.… Read More »

Hogtown Brewers, a nonprofit home brew club with more than 200 members, recently donated $8,000 to support Rebuilding Together North Central Florida’s mission of providing critical repairs for local homeowners in need, according to a release from Rebuilding Together. This year, Hogtown Brewers donated more than $34,000 to local charities. The funds were raised at the Hogtown Craft Beer Festival, established in 2012 and held each year in April. The festival brings more than 100 local, regional and national breweries… Read More »